Community Tasting Note
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brouigu1 Likes this wine: 94 points
November 1, 2021 - I have enjoyed the Clos Apalta across many vintages and the 2015 is a standout!
Opened and decanted for a little over an hour. Dark purple almost black in color with a nose that is intoxicating. Black fruits, leather, chocolate and spices.
The palate is amazing with a rich profile of blackberry, blueberry and a creamy chocolate on the midpalate. Very well balanced, soft and yet so full of worn leather with a mineral and spice finish. I see why this rated quite well.
Of course JS way over shot but he tends to do that a lot.6 people found this helpful 2,547 views
2 Comments
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Canoehead commented:
12/8/21, 3:46 PM - Spot on TN. I agree, JS overshoots to the point you have to knock off 4-5 pts to get relative to most enthusiasts palates. I do wonder, how much he actually tastes blind vs pre-knowing what's in the glass. Thanks again.
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brouigu1 commented:
12/9/21, 5:56 AM - Thanks for your note, it makes me feel better about my dislike for JS reviews!
I tend to find it hard to take his reviews (or any pro's) to serious when he rates so many wines 98 points or higher. My palate and his are not aligned on many wines that is for sure. I think its more of a sales tactic but that's just MHO.
Cheers!